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Vintage "Builders' Hardware" by the International Textbook Company of Scranton PA copyright 1932 #266B

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BIT O' DESCRIPTION:

Perfect to add to your vintage textbook collection, this "Builders' Hardware" textbook is in pristine condition. Most of the books we have from the International Textbook Company appear to have never even been read! Check out the extra images to see shots of the Table of Contents pages and cover condition. At most, there is some rubbing on the corners, but that's it. This is a great find for any construction and design genius or educator in your life - pick it up today, before it's gone!

Zoom in on the included images to see more details about this sweet book!____________________

BIT O' HISTORY:

The International Textbook Company was founded in 1895 by publisher Thomas J. Foster in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It published instruction papers, booklets, and textbooks for its subsidiary department, the International Correspondence Schools. The textbook company and the International Correspondence Schools were dependent on each other from the beginning. The Correspondence School started in 1891 as a Question and Answer column in the pages of the mining journal titled "Colliery Engineer and Metal Miner" published by Mr Foster. This column was offered to support the in-depth tests required of miners and inspectors by the recently passed Pennsylvania Mine Safety Act of 1885. Eventually, the I.T.C. merged the Colliery Engineer School of Mines, School of Mines, Correspondence Schools, and the International Correspondence School into the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, under the umbrella of the International Textbook Company. Several other Scranton correspondence schools had textbooks published by I.T.C. as direct subsidiaries of the school, the Institute of Business Science and the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences.

Mr T.J. Foster's less than ethical business practices bankrupted the school and the book company, however. Philanthropic Scranton bankers and businessmen who saw the potential impact this school could have on their workforce and community reorganized it in 1905. Many men and women who didn't have the means for schooling past grade 8 in the first half of the 20th century can thank them for their vision. I.C.S. and other later schools provided a way to gain practical knowledge that could raise their earning potential without having to quit work while completing the courses.

The books in The International Library of Technology were published by I.T.C. These books were bound volumes of the course materials for the more than 240 courses offered. These books were used and made available in at least 184 Colleges (Including The U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Cornell University) and at least 649 Public Libraries. This is one of those in the collection, and it is not an easy one to find. Pick it up today, before it's gone!

***All items are sold as-is based on the pictures included in the listing. ***Our home is non-smoking, but we do share our home with a couple of amazing kitties. ***Please message us with any questions *before* purchase.***Real colors may vary slightly due to monitor calibrations.***Combined shipping is always an option for multiple purchases.***Any overages in estimated shipping will be applied to packing and handling, as we do not have a separate handling charge.

BIT O' DESCRIPTION:

Perfect to add to your vintage textbook collection, this "Builders' Hardware" textbook is in pristine condition. Most of the books we have from the International Textbook Company appear to have never even been read! Check out the extra images to see shots of the Table of Contents pages and cover condition. At most, there is some rubbing on the corners, but that's it. This is a great find for any construction and design genius or educator in your life - pick it up today, before it's gone!

Zoom in on the included images to see more details about this sweet book!____________________

BIT O' HISTORY:

The International Textbook Company was founded in 1895 by publisher Thomas J. Foster in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It published instruction papers, booklets, and textbooks for its subsidiary department, the International Correspondence Schools. The textbook company and the International Correspondence Schools were dependent on each other from the beginning. The Correspondence School started in 1891 as a Question and Answer column in the pages of the mining journal titled "Colliery Engineer and Metal Miner" published by Mr Foster. This column was offered to support the in-depth tests required of miners and inspectors by the recently passed Pennsylvania Mine Safety Act of 1885. Eventually, the I.T.C. merged the Colliery Engineer School of Mines, School of Mines, Correspondence Schools, and the International Correspondence School into the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, under the umbrella of the International Textbook Company. Several other Scranton correspondence schools had textbooks published by I.T.C. as direct subsidiaries of the school, the Institute of Business Science and the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences.

Mr T.J. Foster's less than ethical business practices bankrupted the school and the book company, however. Philanthropic Scranton bankers and businessmen who saw the potential impact this school could have on their workforce and community reorganized it in 1905. Many men and women who didn't have the means for schooling past grade 8 in the first half of the 20th century can thank them for their vision. I.C.S. and other later schools provided a way to gain practical knowledge that could raise their earning potential without having to quit work while completing the courses.

The books in The International Library of Technology were published by I.T.C. These books were bound volumes of the course materials for the more than 240 courses offered. These books were used and made available in at least 184 Colleges (Including The U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Cornell University) and at least 649 Public Libraries. This is one of those in the collection, and it is not an easy one to find. Pick it up today, before it's gone!

***All items are sold as-is based on the pictures included in the listing. ***Our home is non-smoking, but we do share our home with a couple of amazing kitties. ***Please message us with any questions *before* purchase.***Real colors may vary slightly due to monitor calibrations.***Combined shipping is always an option for multiple purchases.***Any overages in estimated shipping will be applied to packing and handling, as we do not have a separate handling charge.

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